N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 2:76-3.9 - Renewal, termination, reformation

(a) The farmland preservation program shall remain in effect for a minimum of eight years from the effective date of the creation of a farmland preservation program.

(b) The board shall conduct a review of the practicability and feasibility to continue the program within one year of the effective date of termination. At least 60 days prior to the expiration of the program, the board shall, by certified mail, notify all parties which have entered into the agreement to contact the board in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the notice if they want to continue the program for another eight years or to terminate the program at the end of the initial eight year period.

1. In the event the landowner(s) intends to continue the farmland preservation program for another eight years, the landowner(s) shall confirm the following:

i. That the record owner(s) of the premises as identified in the agreement has not changed since the creation of the initial farmland preservation program; and

ii. That the legal metes and bounds description of the boundaries of the premises has not changed since the creation of the initial farmland preservation program.

(c) Renewal of the farmland preservation program shall occur if the board and landowner, pursuant to (b) above, determine to continue the program for another eight year period.

(d) If the board receives a notice to terminate the farmland preservation program or the landowner fails to respond during the 30 day period pursuant to (b) above, the program shall terminate at the end of the eight year period.

(e) At least 30 days prior to the expiration of the initial farmland preservation program, the board shall document the renewal or termination of the farmland preservation program by resolution and record such action with the county clerk's office.

1. The board shall provide notice of the renewal or termination of the farmland preservation program to the Committee, landowner, soil conservation district, municipal tax assessor, county planning board, county governing body, municipal governing body, and municipal planning board.

(f) Reformation of a farmland preservation program as a result of a change in ownership or amendment to the metes and bounds description of the premises shall comply with provisions of 4:1C-11 et seq., P.L. 1983, c.32 and all rules promulgated by the Committee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-3.9

Amended by R.1996 d.36, effective 1/16/1996.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 8(a), 28 New Jersey Register 260(a).